Ranikhet

The charming hill station of Ranikhet is located in the Almora
district of Uttarakhand at an elevation of 1,829mts above sea level.
Ranikhet has everything to pacify the nerves of an avid city dweller.

The
hill station is Ranikhet, literally meaning - Queens Land, is an all
season tourist-spot for the admirers of the natural beauty. Ranikhet is a
place that reflects the best of the great Himalayas. The charming and
majestic views of the pine trees, lush green forests, delicate plant
life and attractive wild life, the scented mountain breeze, the fresh
and pure, the singing of birds, the panoramic view of the Himalayas
sight, all adds to the heavenly and pure feeling of Ranikhet.

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Ranikhet Hill Station

Ranikhet Hill Station

The salubrious
atmosphere, tall conifer trees, green meadows and placid surroundings
makes Ranikhet a unique hill station. The magnetism of each season in
Ranikhet is always capable of luring tourists, making it an all season
destination.

The majestic Himalayas, lush green forests,
sounds and smell of the flora and fauna leaves an unforgettable impact
on the visitors. Ranikhet draws thousands of tourists each year for its
unforgettable natural beauty, worth watching excursions, ancient
temples, fascinating picnic spots and exciting treks. Ranikhet also
headquarters one of the glorious regiment of Indian Army - Kumaon
Regiment.

Ranikhet literally means 'Queen's Meadow'. It is believed
that Queen Padmini of Kumaon was in love with this tiny hill paradise.
Kind Sudhardev had to oblige her by building a palace here and named
this place Ranikhet, the queen's field. Though no trace of the palace
can be found here today, but the place remained the same: bewitching,
full of flowers, trees and green meadows in the midst of heavenly
Himalayan surroundings.

Ranikhet History

Lost
into oblivion for long, the picturesque hill station was rediscovered
by the Britishers. In 1869, the British established the headquarters of
the Kumaon Regiment here and used the station as a retreat from the
heat of the Indian summer. Ranikhet is a cantonment town and is the
home for the Kumaon Regimental Centre & Naga Regiment and is
maintained by the Indian Army. The main city of Ranikhet is fairly
crowded but the military area offers serene environment.